Dish Network International Programming
Dish Network is the clear leader when
it comes to international programming services. For an abbreviated
comparison you can see our Dish
Network vs. Directv® page that will allow you to compare
a variety of aspects between these two satellite tv programming giants.
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the Directv®
international programming page for a more in-depth look
at what they have to offer. If you want to order services from either
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Dish Network offers international
programming in quite a few different languages. You can get programs
in African, Arabic, Armenian, French, Japanese, Russian, Chinese,
German, Greek, Korean, South Asian, Italian, Polish, Urdu, Israeli,
Portuguese, Filipino, Ukrainian and more. Dish Network international
programming gives you the advantage by allowing you to choose from
more than 125 channels that are broadcast in 25 different languages.
It should be noted that additional equipment is required in order
to receive both International and American programming. Below you
will find a sampling of the international programming that is available
with Dish Network.
Arabic - channels directly from the
Middle East with sports, dramas, TV series, live news, documentaries
and the Egyptian Soccer League. The Arabic Elite Super Pack offers
the most comprehensive Arabic-language programming in America with
a wide variety of incredible channels. Programming includes mini-series,
dramas, movies, sports, 24-hour news, newly released and classical
movies, the Egyptian Soccer League and talk shows. The Arabic Elite
Pack offers the most comprehensive Arabic-language programming in
America with 11 incredible channels - A great value! Programming includes
mini-series, dramas, movies, sports, 24-hour news, newly released
and classical movies, the Egyptian Soccer League and talk shows.
Armenian - The Armenia TV channel
from Dish Network offers news, entertainment, a variety of talk shows,
historical and cultural programming, programs for children, movies,
sports and more. The Armenia TV channel is available around the clock.
It also gives you Armenian Football League matches and more.
Chinese - The Chinese Super
Pack from Dish Network International Programming includes 8 channels
that are all broadcast in the Chinese language and brought to you
by ETTV. The broadcasts are all offered in 100% digital quality and
sound. Other channels include Drama, Global, News, China, YOYO TV,
JET TV International, SETI and iCable. With these Chinese channels
you will be able to get the latest news, entertainment, current events,
programming for kids and more, all broadcast directly from China,
Taiwan and Japan.
Filipino - The Mabuhay Channel
is a Filipino-language channel that offers a variety of entertainment,
news, public affairs, movies, documentaries, music, lifestyle, children's
programming, sports shows and travel programs around the clock. These
programs are broadcast in collaboration with five independent Filipino
Media Companies including ABC, NBN, CCI Asia Group, Viva Entertainment
and Philippine Multimedia Systems Inc.(PMSI). The Mabuhay Filipino
Channel gives you the ability to get the most popular programming
that is available directly from the Philippines.
French - Dish Network International
Programming offers 3A TELESUD. It is a French channel that broadcasts
a wide variety of shows. The content is intended for viewers of African
and West Indies descent and the African Diaspora. 3A TELESUD is available
around the clock and offers news, documentaries, talk-shows, magazines,
live concerts, music videos and more.
German - For German programming
there is the Deustche Welle (DW-TV) channel. It is an English and
German language channel that is broadcast from Germany. The Deutsche
Welle channel offers a variety of entertainment and shows about the
arts, politics, business, sports, social issues, and news that you
will not be able to find anywhere on the North American continent.
Italian - Dish Network offers
RAI International from Italy. This channel gives you the opportunity
to see top-quality Italian entertainment around the clock, broadcast
every day, live from Italy. It includes Italian soccer (Serie A, Serie
B and Coppa Italia), European Soccer Matches, a variety of movies,
live news, cartoons for kids and much more. RAI Satelradio gives you
music and entertainment programs plus more.
Japanese - TV JAPAN is a great
channel for Japanese Americans. This channel offers premium Japanese
television shows and broadcasts from NHK. With TV JAPAN you can get
live news, sports, documentaries, variety shows, dramas, programming
for children and other NHK programs that are popular with Japanese
Americans.
Russian - The Russian Value
Pack from Dish Network International Programming offers two channels
that are broadcast in the Russian language. These two channels are
broadcast in all digital audio and video for superior picture and
sound qualities. The two channels, TVCI and NTV America, give you
the ability to watch the latest Russian news, sports, talk shows,
games shows, documentaries and more direct from the heart of Russia
and broadcast around the clock.
